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IWD 2020: Kelly Christie on surviving a traumatic brain injury & becoming a CND Grand Master
Scratch puts the spotlight on inspiring & successful businesswomen in the run up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… MEET KELLY CHRISTIE Kelly is a traumatic brain injury survivor, public speaker and nail technician. Attending a number of events including the Scottish Brain Injury Forum, Glaxo and Montrose Academy’s Senior…
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Indulge clients in 6 Buttercream gel nail shades for spring
Light Elegance has welcomed six stunning shades to its Buttercream gel collection. The Buttercream formula offers one-coat application, and the six shades make up the Desert Dreams collection for spring 2020. Inspired by the Arizona desert and the array of colours found in its landscape, the shades are: Tumbleweed: A…
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IWD 2020: Amy Baker on combining her nail career & caring for her husband
Scratch puts the spotlight on inspiring & successful businesswomen in the run up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… Meet Amy Baker – a self employed therapist who has found her calling with nails and beauty through hardship. Based in Cambridgeshire, Amy lives with her husband, Malcom, and two children: Toby (7)…
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What it’s really like to work at London Fashion Week
Session nail stylist, Jennie Nippard, shares her tales from behind the scenes at London Fashion Week… My alarm was set for 4.45am, which can only mean one thing… it was time for London Fashion Week! I headed into London to the Serpentine Gallery where Vivienne Westwood was shooting a lookbook…
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Failure to digitise sees UK beauty industry lose £1.2 billion
The failure to digitise booking processes is threatening the profitability of the UK salon industry, as research from Powered by Flossie shows that £1.2 billion is being lost every year as clients fail to keep their pre-booked appointments. The data shows that a third (30%) of women in London admit…
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Why you should already be preparing your client’s summer wedding nails
Preparation for a bridal manicure can begin up to six months prior to the big day, allowing for a thorough consultation, trial manicures and maintenance appointments. “The natural nail can take six months to grow from the matrix to the free edge and so it is ideally best to start…
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Add strength & length to nails with JimmyGel by Light Elegance
Create strong yet flexible nail extensions with the handy building brush gel, JimmyGel, from Light Elegance. Formulated by and named after Light Elegance owner & head chemist, Jim McConnell, the clear formula can be used under both soak-off gel polish and hard gel products. This offers the chance of 4+…
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Crufts 2020
Crufts is an international dog show held in the UK every year, honouring the massive role that dogs play in our lives. Why not celebrate your furry friend with a manicure? Check out our pawsome roundup of doggy designs below!
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The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for April has been announced as Kamila Konopniak. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Stunning Sapphires, marking CND™’s 45th anniversary, in the bid to win a prize from Sweet Squared. Entries were judged by Scratch senior…
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The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for April has been announced as Kamila Konopniak. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Stunning Sapphires, marking CND™’s 45th anniversary, in the bid to win a prize from Sweet Squared. Entries were judged by Scratch senior news…
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Nail professionals are invited to elevate their craft and expand their network at Nail Camp 2024, running 7-10 October. The Black Diamond Camp in Auburn, Washington, USA, will host the four-day experience, which is organised by nail educator, Jessica Briarmoon. Nail Camp offers a comprehensive approach to professional development and…
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Discover the common nail and skin woes of runners, and how to tackle them for the ultimate foot finish… “Runners can be very prone to a lot of foot problems,” explains Salon System expert, Rachel Gribble. “Hard skin, ingrown toenails and bruised nails are some of the most common. A…
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Chrome styling has dominated the nail scene for a while now and isn’t going anywhere. In the Pinterest Predicts report 2024, the image sharing platform forecasted that bold ‘melty metallics’ will dominate in the nail and beauty world this year. Check out our pick of design inspiration to stay on-trend…
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Footlogix, Artistic & Famous Names brand ambassador for Sweet Squared, Lily Lou Moore, explains how to master her six go-to feet poses for pedi photos… 1. One foot in front of the other With the client stood, ask them to put one foot in front of the other. I try…
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